Utah Adoption Law Explained (Ultimate Guide)
The adoption process in any state is overwhelming.
Anyone who’s gone through it will attest. But if you educate yourself as much as possible beforehand – and during – the process, you’ll be in much better shape. With the help of an adoption attorney St George Utah, you’ll navigate your adoption journey with greater ease.
Boundary Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners
Quick Summary of Boundary Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners: Boundary Dispute Basics Statutory InfluencesHazardous ActivitiesMutuality of Rights and ObligationsConstruction On PropertyFixed TimeDamage Caused By ContractorsHow To Approach A Boundary Dispute Between...
The Importance of Obtaining Title Insurance When Purchasing a Home
If you recently bought a home, you may be considering title insurance. Title Insurance protects you from taking a financial downfall triggered by property ownership issues. Believe it or not, someone may have a legal right to the home you’re in. So let’s take a closer...
Consulting A Lawyer Before Signing A Contract or Buying A Home in Utah
A real estate contract is the key to your transaction Buying a home is serious business. It involves a lot of money and a valued property. Hence, it’s important that legal safeguards are in place. A purchase and sale agreement/contract provides these protections for...
Possession of Marijuana as it Relates to Utahs New Marijuana Laws
Ruesch & Reeve break down the Utah marijuana laws A few states, including our eastern neighbor Colorado, have legalized recreational marijuana use lately, and you might be wondering if Utah is next. The answer is not quite yet. Despite Colorado’s legalization...
Which Type of Estates need to go through Probate
Whether probate is necessary depends on what property the decedent owned and how it was held, and on the law of state in which the decedent died and the laws of any states where the decedent held property. In general, the probate process clarifies issues in a will and...Do All Assets Go Through Probate
Assets that generally do not go through probate are 1) jointly owned assets that transfer to the surviving owner; 2) assets that have a valid beneficiary designation; and 3) assets that are in a trust. However, these assets do not always avoid probate. Not All Assets...
What Is Probate?
Probate is the court-supervised transfer of property from a deceased person (decedent) to his or her heirs and beneficiaries. If the decedent had a will, the will specifies who receives the decedent’s estate. If the decedent did not make a will, state law identifies...